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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.85, 2,597.28 and 1,096.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.85, 2,597.28 and 1,096.79 is: 1,512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.85 : 2,597.28 = 1,096.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.85/2,597.28 = 1,096.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.85x = 2,597.28 × 1,096.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.85x = 2,848,670.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,670.73/1,882.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.96

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